Cover Photo by Alexis Baydoun This post was brought to you in collaboration with our partner site Behind the Score. Discover the Harmony Secrets of Modern Film and Video Games. The tuning systems for traditional Middle Eastern and traditional Indian music are based on principles of “just intonation” (also known as “pure intonation”), which predates the equal-temperament tuning system … Read more
Cover Photo by Anna Zakharova Recently, we published an article titled ‘Recommended Books for Film Composers.” In that article, our primary focus was on introducing books that are very specific to film music. The books we featured provided analyses of film scores, explained essential film scoring terminologies, or explored into orchestration for film music. This … Read more
cover Photo by De’Andre Bush This post was brought to you in collaboration with our partner site Behind the Score. Discover the Harmony Secrets of Modern Film and Video Games. – Due to copyright issues, all audio and scores displayed on this page are alternative versions or recreations of the original content. Odd time signatures Besides the commonly used time … Read more
Film scoring is the art of creating original music to accompany a film. The score can be used to enhance the dramatic narrative, create atmosphere, and evoke emotions in the audience. There are many different terms used in film scoring, and it can be helpful to have a basic understanding of these terms before you … Read more
This post was brought to you in collaboration with our partner site Behind the Score. Discover the Harmony Secrets of Modern Film and Video Games. Exploring Rhythm in John Williams’ Music (Pt.2 – Accent Displacement) Continuing from Part 1 of the series, we will explore additional intriguing rhythmic techniques showcased in the music of John … Read more
This post was brought to you in collaboration with our partner site Behind the Score. Discover the Harmony Secrets of Modern Film and Video Games. Exploring rhythm in John Williams’ music (pt.1 – Switching time signatures) Throughout this website, we have primarily focused on discussing harmonic concepts in music composition. While a solid understanding of … Read more
This post was brought to you in collaboration with Behind the Score. Discover the Harmony Secrets of Modern Film and Video Games. EDIT 2025: Hey gus, now that we have published our own book (which we are very proud of), we would like to include it in the book recommendation list. We’ve received a lot … Read more
Cover Photo by B Mat Angelo The above is an example of a ‘Defeat Theme’ included in the Practical Application of Genre & Styles course. Consider it as a brief musical bumper, something that you might hear when failing a mission in a retro-style video game. The tuba begins with a melodic figure that tumbles … Read more
Cover Photo by Donald Giannatti Jazzing Up the Screen: Jazz in Film Few genres of music capture the raw energy and soul of human experience quite like jazz. With its improvisational nature, infectious rhythms, and captivating melodies, jazz has long captivated audiences worldwide. It’s no surprise then that this vibrant musical style has found its … Read more
This post was brought to you in collaboration with our partner site Behind the Score. Discover the Harmony Secrets of Modern Film and Video Games. Master the art of film music composition with everything you need to know about creating impactful scores. Complete Collection Study Pack is currently on sale for 67% off: This is … Read more
